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Guillain-Barre Syndrome - Summary

Acute AIDP that presents with rapidly progressive flaccid weakness

Epidemiology:
 • 1-2 cases/100,000 per
Guillain-Barre Syndrome ... Pathophysiology ... Miller Fisher Syndrome ... #Syndrome #diagnosis ... management #treatment #neurology
Algorithm showing a stepwise approach to the assessment and investigation of a possible neuropathy. CIDP, chronic
Algorithm showing ... the assessment and ... GBS, Guillain-Barré ... syndrome; HNPP, ... #Diagnosis #Neurology
Reflex Testing - Causes of Hyporeflexia and Hyperreflexia
Focal Hyporeflexia: 
 • Radiculopathy, Mononeuropathy, Polyneuropathy, Acute stroke,
of Hyporeflexia and ... Guillain-Barré syndrome ... Hyperthyroidism, Serotonin syndrome ... differential #diagnosis #table ... #neurology
Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS)
Acute autoimmune demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy that presents with rapidly progressive flaccid weakness
Epidemiology:
 • Incidence: 1
Guillain-Barré Syndrome ... the underlying pathophysiology ... GBS #Guillain #Barre ... #Syndrome #diagnosis ... #management #neurology
Acute Kidney Injury - AKI Workup Algorithm and Differential Diagnosis
Baseline Investigations: full blood count with differential,
Injury - AKI Workup Algorithm ... electrolytes, urea ... • Cardio-renal syndrome ... #AKI #Workup #Algorithm ... Differential #Diagnosis #nephrology
Man in the Barrel Syndrome on Physical Exam
Bilateral brachial paresis, mainly proximal, with preserved motor function
Man in the Barrel ... function of the face and ... #Man #Barrel #Syndrome ... #PhysicalExam # ... clinical #video #neurology
Miller Fisher Syndrome (MFS) on Neurological Examination

Miller Fisher Syndrome (MFS)- a variant of Guillain Barre syndrome
Miller Fisher Syndrome ... Miller Fisher Syndrome ... variant of Guillain Barre ... clinical #video #physicalexam ... #neurology
Algorithm - Approach to the differential diagnosis of the patient presenting with overt glomerular proteinuria. CMV
Algorithm - Approach ... hemolytic-uremic syndrome ... of the retina, uveae ... Diabetic nephropathy and ... #nephrology
Alexia Without Agraphia
Alexia without agraphia is a disconnection syndrome where patients cannot read but can write.
disconnection syndrome ... comprehension and ... Pathophysiology: ... Agraphia #clinical #neurology ... #diagnosis #pathophysiology
HIV-Associated Neurocognitive Disorder (HAND)

Definition:
HIV-Associated Neurocognitive disorders categories:
• Asymptomatic neurocognitive impairment
• Mild neurocognitive impairment
• HIV dementia

Pathophysiology:
HIV frequently
HIV dementia Pathophysiology ... volume • Patchy areas ... The clinical syndrome ... reversible • HAND ... dementia #AIDS #Neurology